Tourism Body Defends Visa-Free Policy, Says Illegal Work by Tourists Is Rare and Must Be Penalized

The Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (Mita) has dismissed claims that the country’s visa-free policy is allowing foreign nationals to flood the market and harm local small and medium enterprises (SMEs). … Read More

High-Speed Trains Collide in Southern Spain, 21 Dead and Dozens Injured

Spain is in shock after a tragic collision between two high-speed trains in Andalusia, leaving 21 people dead and more than 70 injured. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described it as … Read More

Labour to Introduce Bill Resetting UK‑EU Ties, Rekindling Brexit Debates

Britain’s long-running Brexit battles are stirring once again. The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is preparing legislation aimed at moving the UK closer to the European Union, … Read More

Spy Fears and Secret Rooms: London Protesters Warn Beijing’s Mega Embassy Could Become an Espionage Hub

Hundreds of Londoners gathered on Saturday to protest Beijing’s controversial new “mega” embassy, just days before a crucial decision is expected on the project. Masked and determined, protesters chanted “No … Read More

No Evidence of Theft in Unibank Case – A‑G Explains Withdrawal of Charges Against Dr. Duffour

Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has clarified why criminal charges against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the now-defunct Unibank Ghana Limited … Read More

South Korea Sentences Former President Yoon to Five Years Over Martial Law Fallout

In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial … Read More

UN Warns Gaza Cannot Wait: ‘Inhumane’ Conditions Demand Urgent Reconstruction

The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a … Read More

Trump Clings to Greenland Ambitions Despite Tense White House Talks with Denmark

A tense White House meeting yesterday between US and Danish officials did little to ease the growing friction over Greenland, as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to bring the … Read More

Venezuela Enters a “New Era” After Maduro Ouster, Says Interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuela is looking toward a “new era” of politics and reconciliation, according to interim President Delcy Rodriguez, following the dramatic ouster of former leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces on … Read More

WHO Urges Countries to Raise Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol as Health Costs Spiral Worldwide

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper across many parts of the world, even as the cost of treating preventable diseases continues to rise sharply. This growing imbalance has … Read More